The Light at the End of the Day by Eleanor Wasserberg

The Light at the End of the Day

Eleanor Wasserberg

320 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A rich, moving, sweeping novel about a family forced to escape Krakow during the HolocaustWhen Alicia and her family are forced to flee Krakow to escape the Nazis, they leave behind all their possessions, including Alicia’s most prized object – th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews

Moods

sad 87%
emotional 62%
informative 37%
reflective 37%
tense 25%
challenging 12%
dark 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 28%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.55

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